Newberry County Memorial Hospital
MLT, MT, MLS 10a-8p M-Th
Newberry County Memorial Hospital, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, 29108
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician performs various clinical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Receives and obtains specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares and applies techniques used in fields of blood bank, bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry and morphological examinations. Must maintain and record lab results and quality control in all areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Performance of instrument maintenance, calibration, and QC
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Performance of quality assurance tasks
• Daily temperature monitoring
• Receiving, processing, and ordering of specimens as needed
• Assistance with phlebotomy procedures
• Assistance with biopsy procedures
• Assistance with inventory control and stocking
• Participation in proficiency testing
• Participation in continuing education
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education:
• Successful completion of an accredited MLT program
• Associate's degree
• National certification (ASCP or equivalent), or eligible*. (*Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire)
Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a MLT preferred.
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician performs various clinical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Receives and obtains specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares and applies techniques used in fields of blood bank, bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry and morphological examinations. Must maintain and record lab results and quality control in all areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Performance of instrument maintenance, calibration, and QC
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Performance of quality assurance tasks
• Daily temperature monitoring
• Receiving, processing, and ordering of specimens as needed
• Assistance with phlebotomy procedures
• Assistance with biopsy procedures
• Assistance with inventory control and stocking
• Participation in proficiency testing
• Participation in continuing education
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education:
• Successful completion of an accredited MLT program
• Associate's degree
• National certification (ASCP or equivalent), or eligible*. (*Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire)
Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a MLT preferred.